Associate Creative Director, Art (Health)

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a <strong>Human First</strong> philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. </p> <p>VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. </p> <p>For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.vml.com/" data-outlook-id="d4b7d1c3-8ad6-4b6d-ab45-d3cb5a3aebe1">www.vml.com </a>and follow along on <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.com_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_www.linkedin.com_company_vml_-5F-5F-3B-21-21JboVxjCXSME-21OhlpCfbkl1UcWPwns1-2DGtvHOzFh0QwHV49fsPgGw-2DVCCU1bCg8aQFI9vN-2Dy-2DVwaQcITH2j2XKzGKBIFRLYf2AUWVYY1dFGK6-24&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=zouFnm4jZMgDFaYF1uVcRY3rbgHWPca_luUrBUkT6Yc&m=QzcCgXCAOjzj5hiU48_CKOdHRSJ4_YpuqfviT9yjlzH5VrkzySTZ-WaQXlYAnj4W&s=jJ7q5V70u9oUx7ONPm5jC3IK8y6vxDilX6BGTlqlWlA&e=" data-outlook-id="a3ef68bf-16fb-4ebc-9ca9-406007d6cefc">LinkedIn</a> #WeAreVML.</p></div><p> </p> <p><strong>About VML Health: </strong> </p> <p>VML HEALTH is a global healthcare agency that partners with healthcare clients across a broad definition of health, from high science to wellness and everything in between. It operates fluidly within the VML agency, as a core group of health specialists (a ‘vertical’) that has the benefit of autonomy in management, but with support of non-health expertise.  </p> <p>At the heart of health is the story of life – all the highs and lows, ambitions, and possibilities. But facing a health challenge can suddenly pull people away from these stories, knocking them off course. </p> <p>Our purpose is to bridge this gap, bringing people closer to life and all its meaning. We gain a deeper understanding of Healthcare Professionals’ and patients’ needs, behaviors and lived experiences through what we call ‘radical empathy’. </p> <p>VML Health creates connected brands that get to the heart, bringing people closer to the lives they want to live. Get to the heart. Connect for life. </p> <p><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p> <p>We're seeking a highly talented and visionary Associate Creative Director, Art, to lead and inspire our design team. You're a strategic thinker with a passion for creating visually stunning and impactful designs for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. You possess a strong understanding of design principles, typography, and visual communication, and the ability to translate complex information into engaging and accessible visuals. You're a natural leader, a skilled communicator, and a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Day-to-day leader of team(s) and actively guides team to produce visual designs that align to creative brief and solves client challenges in an original and innovative way.</li> <li>Contributes creative concepts and partners with Strategy teams to approve creative briefs as needed.</li> <li>Work closely with copy partner and guide team(s) to stay focused on the big idea.</li> <li>Contributes award-worthy concepts and recommendations to execute ideas.</li> <li>Leads production efforts and demonstrates ability to work within budget or can articulate justification to increase budget for projects.</li> <li>Foster strong relationships with clients and spot opportunities to enhance or build on a project (upsell).</li> <li>Able to present confidently to client and clearly communicate how creative work/design meets the strategic and business objective.</li> <li>Manage multiple projects, sometimes for various brands with different scopes and ensure all project of self and team deadlines are met.</li> <li>Develop visually compelling designs for a variety of channels, including digital, print, video, and social media.</li> <li>Ensure all designs are on-brand and aligned with marketing objectives.</li> <li>Mentor and develop junior art directors and designers.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Who You Are:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A highly creative individual with the ability to generate innovative, award-worthy creative and strategic ideas that solve clients’ business challenges.</li> <li>A collaborative team player who is eager to partner with a copywriter and cross-functional teams including Account, Strategy, Social, UX and Medical teams.</li> <li>A confident and persuasive presenter who can respond well to challenging client situations.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You'll Need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.</li> <li>A portfolio that demonstrates creative and conceptual thinking and award-winning design, preferably in the healthcare/pharma industry.</li> <li>Excellent understanding of design principles, typography, and visual